DRAINAGE DISTRICT
DRAINAGE DISTRICT #1
HIDALGO COUNTY BOARD OF DIRECTORS
HIDALGO COUNTY BOARD OF DIRECTORS
April 29, 2008
9:30 A.M.
NOTICE is hereby given in accordance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, that a SPECIAL MEETING of the Drainage District #1 Board of Directors will be held in the Commissioners' Courtroom of the Administration Building, Edinburg, Hidalgo County, Texas. Discussion and possible action relating to the following business will be transacted:
1.
Roll Call
2.
Open Forum
3.
Approval of Consent Agenda
4.
Requesting approval to accept and award contract to the lowest bidder meeting all requirements and specifications for Bid No: 08-005-04-23 "Mission Levee Improvements Project / Banker Weir to Inspiration Rd." subject to receipt of bond proceeds on or about May 6, 2008.
5.
Request approval of Payment Request No. 5 and 6 to Summit Contracting, Ltd. (Final and Release of Retain age) for the Construction of the Pharr-McLean South Drain (Phase I).
6.
Approval to hire 8 -10 temporary employees @ $8.00 an hour, not to exceed six months.
7.
A. Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement Between Hidalgo County Irrigation District #2 and Hidalgo County Drainage District #1` as it relates to East Hidalgo Drain.
B. Approval to accept TML equity check from workers compensation, liability and property funds.
B. Approval to accept TML equity check from workers compensation, liability and property funds.
8.
A. Requesting approval of Participating Agreement authorizing Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 in becoming a member of The Cooperative Purchasing Network (TPCN) a Texas Government Agency thus allowing the District to purchase goods and services. (NO membership fees).
B. Pursuant to the Board of Director's approval of the Participating Agreement with The Cooperative Purchasing Network (TPCN), requesting approval to purchase video teleconferencing equipment from (CDW-G contract # R4713).
B. Pursuant to the Board of Director's approval of the Participating Agreement with The Cooperative Purchasing Network (TPCN), requesting approval to purchase video teleconferencing equipment from (CDW-G contract # R4713).
9.
A. Approval of Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 Longevity Policy to recognize employee for their continued service and loyalty.
B. Approval of Budget amendment in the District's General Fund to provide funding for Longevity Policy.
B. Approval of Budget amendment in the District's General Fund to provide funding for Longevity Policy.
10.
Closed Session:
Board of Directors may go into Closed Session pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071 & 551.072 to discuss the following:
Board of Directors may go into Closed Session pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071 & 551.072 to discuss the following:
A.
Real Estate Acquisition
B.
Pending and/or Potential Litigation
11.
Open Session:
A.
Real Estate Acquisition
B.
Pending and/or Potential Litigation
12.
Closed Session:
Board of Directors may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
Board of Directors may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
13.
Open Session:
Board of Directors may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
Board of Directors may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
14.
Adjourn